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Welcome!/ ¡Bienvenidos! : The Art and Illustration of John Parra

Saturday, August 26, 201711:00AM - Sunday, October 22, 20175:00PM
At Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, located at 129 North Main Street

This exhibition will feature the work of award-winning illustrator, fine artist, designer and educator, best known for his Latino-themed children's books such as Waiting for the Biblioburro, Green is a Chile Pepper, and Gracias/Thanks. John Parra's illustrations will be presented in collaboration with the Virginia Children's Book Festival. The exhibition will open with a reception on August 25, from 5-8 p.m. It will remain open until October 22, ending with a 6-8 p.m. closing reception on October 20.